Been There, Done That, Now What

Been There, Done That, Now What?

Observable and Measurable Behaviors

Directions: Underline the examples that are observable and measurable behaviors. Cross out the examples that are not observable and measurable behaviors.

Lazy

Throws paper on the floor

Puts head on desk

Shows low self-esteem

Does not follow the teacher’s direction

Completes 10% of the problems

Well-behaved

Shows no motivation

Sits alone at lunch

Disrespectful

Uses curse words when presented with a task

Calls out answers

Disruptive

Raises hand to be called on

PROBLEM SOLVING

An instructor might use this format to teach a student how to solve a problem.

My problem is ____________________________________

(Help the student to define the problem, if necessary.)

I can solve it by: (help student to list ways , if necessary)

_________________________________________________

Choose one way. (provide assistance, if needed)

Do it. (encourage the student to try the solution)

How did this work? (discuss the outcome with the student)

SAMPLE

My problem is I don’t understand my assignment.

I can solve it by:

Throwing my paper on the floor.

Asking my teacher for help.

Asking my friend for help.

Choose a way.

Do it.

How did it work?

Tis the day before school starts

And it’s time once again

To tell you the story of

Blood Borne Pathogens.

For OSHA does mandate

That we meet here each year

And review, once again

What you all need to hear.

There are strong viruses

That are too small to see

That cause Hepatitis

Or AIDS-HIV

They live in the bloodstream

Of whom? We can’t tell

For those who are infected

May look perfectly well.

The germs in their bloodstream

May only be spread

Through sexual contact

Or if someone has bled.

Can’t get them from kissing

Or giving a hug

Or face-to-face contact

Or sharing a mug.

A portal of entry,

A break in the skin,

Or exposed mucous membranes

Can let these germs in.

But if there’s exposure

And blood inter-flows

Will you get infected?

Well, nobody knows.

But Hepatitis virus

Is viral, you see,

With a vaccine for “B-type”

But no cure for Hep-C

HIV is the weaker

But a cause for concern

For as of now, it is fatal

Though there’s much more to learn.

And in the school setting

There’s a risk of a bleed

From a fight or an injury

So what do you need?

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS –

Which means you must view

All body fluids

As harmful to you.

To avoid ALL exposure

With ANYONE’S blood

A good way to do this?

By wearing your gloves!

Keep a pair in your pocket,

Your briefcase, your purse.

Where do you get them?

From your friendly School Nurse!

Wear them when blood’s present

To protect your hand’s skin

From any pathogens

And to not let germs in.

Remove the gloves carefully

Do not snap them off

For the latex inside them

May cause some to cough.

First one, then the other

Removed inside out

Then thrown in the garbage

So the blood can’t drip out.

Then go wash your hands

Fifteen seconds or more

With soap and warm water

And be reasonably sure.

That you are protected

And out of harm’s way,

With UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

You too can say…

Go on hepatitis!

Pass by HIV!

For I am protected –

You can’t infect me!

And so that’s my message

We end it right here

Go forth and be safe now,

And I’ll see you next year.